Maria Sharapova is facing an International Tennis Federation anti-doping hearing in London, British media reported, with the Russian facing a possible ban of up to four years for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open. The five-time grand slam champion stunned the world in March when she said she had returned a positive test for

BY GODWIN AIKIGBE Serena Williams has shifted her focus to French Open after bamboozling her fellow countrywoman Madison Keys 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win Rome Masters on Sunday. The American who had not won a title in nine months simply stated: “Paris. Next stop” on her Instagram on Monday, which shows her readiness for compete

ABAYOMI JOHNSON Serena Williams on Sunday defeated compatriot Madison Keys 7-6, 6-3 to win this year’s Rome Masters, making it her 4th Italian Open title. It was the world number one’s first title in nine months, but the 34-year-old remains the best player in the women’s game by more than 3,000 ranking points. This was

Andy Murray punctured Novak Djokovic’s air of dominance by beating the out-of-sorts Serb in straight sets in the final of the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday. Just a week after Djokovic had beaten him in the final of the Madrid Open, the Scot gained his revenge over the world number one in another claycourt

BY GODWIN AIKIGBE Andy Murray says he would like to work with Ivan Lendl again after parting ways with his coach Amelie Mauresmo on Monday. The world No 3, however, said he would not rush into making decision on identity of next coach. He said: “I loved working with Ivan. I had great results with

BY OBEHI EGENE Franceso Totti and Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday combined in a double act in a charity tennis match in Rome, after the world number 20 defeated a wild card 6-1, 6-2 earlier in the day. Totti, who has now made 600 appearances for Roma took part in the charity tennis match with his

BY OUR REPORTER Stan Wawrinka believes Novak Djokovic is top of his list of players to win the French Open. “I see Novak, for sure, the favorite, as last year.I think he’s going to be tough to beat. He’s going to be the big favorite. Then I would put Murray and Rafa. Rafa is starting

BY OUR REPORTER Andy Murray and his coach, Amelie Mauresmo parted way on Monday following his defeat to Novak Djokovic in Mutua Madrid Open final on Sunday. When Murray hired Mauresmo as his coach in June 2014, he was notably the first male tennis professional to hire a female for the position. According to a

Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to win a record 29th career Masters title. Djokovic saved seven break points in the final game and converted on his third match point of the night to secure the win over the defending champion, moving one victory ahead of

BY GODWIN AIKIGBE Novak Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori in straight sets to set up Mutua Madrid 0pen final clash with Andy Murray on Sunday. The world number one who has yet to drop a set in the tournament triumphed 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), while Murray defeated Rafael Nadal 7-5, 7-4 earlier on Saturday. The careers of